City in Seoul vs Atlético
Manchester City travelled to Seoul on Sunday, 9 August 2026, to face Atlético Madrid in an Asia Tour 2026 friendly at the Seoul World Cup Stadium. The club’s official preview noted the match as part of pre-season preparations under new manager Enzo Maresca, giving squad players international minutes.
Source: Manchester City
Liverpool host Monaco
Liverpool staged a pre-season friendly against AS Monaco at Anfield on 9 August 2026, with the club publishing ticketing and match arrangements confirming the fixture. The Anfield meeting formed part of the Reds’ summer schedule as they prepared for the 2026/27 campaign and supporter attendance logistics.
Source: Liverpool FC
Arsenal v Dortmund
Arsenal hosted Borussia Dortmund at home on 9 August 2026 as part of their pre-season schedule listed in the Premier League’s summer friendlies roundup. The fixture served as a late tune-up before the Community Shield and the opening weekend of the 2026/27 Premier League season.
Source: Premier League
Chelsea in Malaysia
Chelsea travelled to Malaysia to play Johor Darul Ta’zim on 9 August 2026, a fixture listed among the club’s summer itinerary. The match was part of Chelsea’s international tour plans as the squad completed final preparations and engaged with supporters in the region.
Source: Premier League
Brighton beat Wolfsburg
Brighton & Hove Albion registered a 2-1 win over Wolfsburg on 9 August 2026 in a pre-season friendly, recorded in the Premier League’s fixtures-and-results roundup. The victory provided useful match minutes as the Seagulls continued final preparations ahead of the new domestic season.
Source: Premier League
Man Utd hold Fiorentina
Manchester United drew 1-1 with Fiorentina on 9 August 2026 and won the follow-up penalty shootout 5-4, as listed in the Premier League’s pre-season results summary. The fixture allowed United to rotate players and test combinations in front of home supporters during summer preparations.
Source: Premier League